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March 21, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Here's What Happens if Someone Opens a Credit Card in Your Name
Learn what happens if someone opens a credit card in your name and the steps to fix it fast and protect your credit.
March 21, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
AI Is Coming for My Job. Here's How I'm Preparing Financially
Writer job postings fell 28% in 2025. Here's how I'm financially preparing for the possibility that AI eventually puts me out of work.
March 21, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
These 10 States Pay the Most for Gas as Iran War Pushes Prices Higher
The Iran war is pushing gas prices higher across every state. See which 10 states pay the most at the pump and what it means for your wallet.
March 21, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Here's the Only Reason I'd Put $50,000 in CDs
For near-retirees trying to protect savings from a market downturn, CDs are a smart tool. Here's when they make sense and when they don't.
March 21, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
I Don't Carry a Single Travel Card. Here's Why
A top-tier travel card sounds nice -- but if you're like me, it might not actually be worth the hassle. Here's what I do instead.
March 21, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
3 Top All-Purpose Credit Cards: $200 Welcome Bonuses and 2% Unlimited Cash Back Right Now
These no-annual-fee cash back cards offer unlimited cash back with easy-to-earn welcome offers. Here's how to pick the right card for you.
March 21, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Rates Today, March 21, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY This Weekend
The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further.
March 21, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
A Free Night With Hilton, Plus 130,000 Points: The Best Credit Card Welcome Bonuses This Week, March 21, 2026
Want to unlock a free night at your favorite Hilton property and a huge points haul? Here's the travel card to get today, plus other great bonuses out now.
March 20, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
The Best Online Shopping Card for 2026, Hands Down
If you're a serious online shopper, there's only one credit card you have to look into. Here's how you can save 5% on online purchases with it.
March 20, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
My Team Tracks Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses. These 3 Are Easy Pickings in March 2026
Three no-annual-fee cards with easy welcome offers this month -- plus ongoing rewards worth keeping for the long haul. See which card fits how you spend.
March 20, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Earn 4.00% APY Without Lifting a Finger -- This Account Does All the Work
The LendingClub LevelUp Savings account earns a top APY with no fees, no minimums, and easy setup. Here's how one simple recurring transfer unlocks it all.
March 20, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
I've Done the Math, and This Is the Best No-Annual-Fee Travel Card Available Now
Learn how this Wells Fargo card can earn you $600+ in value in year one -- and how it can beat out all the competition.
March 20, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
This $250 Credit Card Bonus Might Be the Easiest Money You'll Earn All Year
This Chase cash back card is offering one of the easiest-to-earn bonuses I've ever seen. Read on to learn why now's the time to apply.
March 20, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- Here's the Best Balance Transfer Card for March 2026
The Citi Diamond Preferred Card tops our list of the best balance transfer cards -- no annual fee, a long 0% intro APR period, and solid everyday perks.
March 20, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, March 20, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
March 20, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Get 3X Points on Travel, Dining, and More: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, March 20, 2026
Want to rack up 3X points on every booked flight, dinner on the town, and more? Here's the card to get, plus other great no-annual-fee cards available now.
March 19, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Forget the Robinhood Platinum Card: Here's a Better Option
If you're already in the Robinhood ecosystem the new Platinum Card might be for you. But it's definitely worth looking around a bit.
March 19, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
3 High-Yield Savings Account With the Best Rates in March 2026
Savings account rates have dipped slightly in early 2026. But these three high-yield accounts still offer 4.00%+ APY with no monthly fees and FDIC protection.
March 19, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Our Best Cash Back Card Is Offering a $250 Bonus for a Limited Time
The Chase Freedom Unlimited won Motley Fool Money's Best Cash Back Card of 2026. No annual fee, cash back on every purchase, and a limited-time bonus offer.
March 19, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Why Millions of Americans Intentionally Get Big Tax Refunds
Many Americans intentionally set up their taxes to get a big refund. It may not be optimal, but for some households it works like a forced savings plan.
March 19, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
3 Reasons Travel Cards Beat Cash Back Cards
Travel credit cards can offer bigger sign-up bonuses, more perks, and more valuable rewards than cash back cards. Here's when they're worth it -- and when they're not.
March 19, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Here's How the Amex Blue Cash Preferred Can Pay for Its Annual Fee 9 Times Over in 2026
The Amex Blue Cash Preferred has a small annual fee after the first year -- but if you use it right, you can cover the cost for almost a decade. Here's how.
March 19, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
The Best Cash Back Card for 2026, Hands Down
This Chase card is my favorite cash back card out there, period. Here's who it's right for -- plus a great card to pair it with for no annual fee.
March 19, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Top Savings Account Rates Today, March 19, 2026: Rates up to 5.00% Persist After Another Fed Decision
High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a series of hold decisions so far in 2026.
March 18, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
The Fed Didn't Cut Rates. Here's What That Means for Your Money Now
The Fed held rates steady again. Here's what that means for credit card APRs, loan rates, and your savings right now.
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